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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 333.20 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 333.20 and 171.56 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 333.20 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/333.20 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 333.20 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 57,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.27/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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